Northwest Africa 1560
CK4/5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Unknown location
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 1560 is a CK4/5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 . It has a recorded mass of 822.0 g.
822.0 g
Mass
CK4/5
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 17319 |
| Classification | CK4/5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) |
| Mass | 822.0 g (29.0 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Coordinates | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
Mass Context
"822.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 1560?
Northwest Africa 1560 is classified as CK4/5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 1560 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 1560 meteorite has a mass of 822.0 g (29.0 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Northwest Africa 1560 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 1560 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 1999.
Same Classification
- Northwest Africa 765 767.0 g
- Dar al Gani 275 492.0 g
- Northwest Africa 4026 265.6 g
- Northwest Africa 6396 162.0 g
- Yamato 693 150.0 g
- Pecora Escarpment 82500 90.9 g
- Dar al Gani 250 57.0 g
- Northwest Africa 1284 56.0 g
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